First ever “P” Mint Mark Penny struck to honor the Philadelphia Mint’s 225th Anniversary
For the first time ever, the Philadelphia Mint struck pennies with a “P” mint mark catching collectors by surprise. Created to honor the 225th anniversary of the Philadelphia Mint, which opened for business in 1792, the 2017 Lincoln Shield cents with P mint marks have quietly been released into circulation. According to Coin World, the mint wanted to see how long it would take before collectors would notice.
Nation’s only mint for nearly 50 years!
Philadelphia Mint • 1792-Date
The first Philadelphia Mint nicknamed “Ye Old Mint” was the only facility striking coins for a growing nation for many years.
One-year-only coins
These one-year-only Lincoln cents were first released into circulation at the beginning of January and shortly thereafter a sharp-eyed collector discovered one in North Carolina. In 2018, the Shield cent will return to its usual “no mint mark” format. The special “P” mint mark cents will be part of the 2017 Uncirculated Mint Set and are available here as single coins. The mint’s surprise gift to collectors adds some excitement to the hobby. Have you spotted one yet in circulation? Let us know… Til then, keep your eyes open… you never know when a Philadelphia “P” cent will turn up.
Been to Arkansas, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Arizona the last 5 weeks and never received one in change. Went to OnCue in Del City. Oklahoma Monday night, and received THREE 2017 cents in my change. In my safe til my 4yo grandaughter grows up.
It’s strange how coins can be found easily in some places, yet the same coin is almost non-existent in others. Thanks for your comment Gary!
I bought it (P and D) 2017 Lincoln Cents this store last two weeks ago.
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Noticed the P mint mark on a roll of pennies. Thanks for the explanation.
Any time! Thanks for stopping by.
Waiting for mine.
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If WW3, starts this will be the new WAR PENNY, REALLY
Lets hope that doesn’t happen Cris!
Out in the far west, the State of Washington, we rarely get any coins from the Philadelphia mint, so finding one would be a real treat. I did order 3 rolls of P pennies on line from your special add several months ago.
Hi Claudia, if it’s any consolation collectors here on the East Coast have the same trouble with Denver Mint coins! Thanks for your order. Let us know if you need help finding Philadelphia Mint coins. We’ve got lots! Have a great day! -Rick
Went to a yard sale and bought a tool box for the truck when cleaning it out I found a bag of coins in it opened it and there is two unopened rolls of pennies
I have a 2017 Philadelphia Minted penny with the p mint mark. I live in Central Texas.
I just found a 2017 P Penny in excellent condition in my purse today! I live in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. Thanks for the informative article! *;)
Great find! We’re glad you enjoyed the article. Thanks for visiting!
I collect the us cent from 1909 through current. And no you do not see many of the 2017-P around making it another to collect.Most likely one reason we do not see them often. Besides the fact it is that only year and cent.One day it will hold real value.
It’s pretty cool to finally see a “P” on the Lincoln Cent. Good luck finding more Randy!
I have one exactly like this right now and I’m in Indiana..
It’s pretty neat to finally see a “P” on the Lincoln Cent after all those years, isn’t it?
I just found 2 2017 P shield Pennies? So, are these pennies worth anything more than face value?
HI William, the Lincoln Cent changed designs in 2010 to the new Shield reverse. Although they’ve only put the “P” mint mark on one time (in 2017) they’re very common coins & don’t have any value over their face value. Thanks for stopping by!